Robert V. Gilbane

Robert V. Gilbane  

Chairman and Founder

Robert (Bob) Gilbane is the Chairman and Founder of Gilbane Development Company. Bob formed the company in 1972 developing affordable housing and urban renewal projects; today the company has more than 80 million square feet of real estate assets owned or under development. The company’s expansive development portfolio includes award winning mixed-use communities, multifamily residential, corporate headquarters, industrial, health care and a variety of projects developed through public-private partnerships (P3). In a career spanning five decades, Bob’s leadership and guidance have led to economic and environmental sustainability in the dynamic communities the company has developed.

As the chairman of Gilbane Development Company, Bob draws on his experience as owner and developer of millions of square feet of real estate across the United States to facilitate project development and guide expansion into new markets. Throughout his career, Bob has prioritized environmental sustainability and community service, and has chaired and served on the boards and executive committees of many notable organizations including The Providence Foundation, The Nature Conservancy, the Providence Preservation Society, Sovereign Bank, and Old Colony Bank. Mr. Gilbane chairs Gilbane Development Company’s Investment Committee and is a member of the boards of Gilbane, Inc. and Gilbane Building Company.

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